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Calculator
Calculate fishing net mesh sizing, area, and buoyancy requirements
Input Parameters
Net Type
Gill Net
Cast Net
Seine Net
Trawl Net
Target Fish Size (in)
Net Depth/Radius (ft)
Net Length (ft)
Calculate
Results
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Recommended Mesh Size
in
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Net Area
sq ft
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Float Buoyancy Needed
lb
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Lead Line Weight
lb
Reference
Mesh size ≈ target length × factor (0.2-0.4) Gill nets: mesh = ~40% of fish length Cast net area = π × radius²